We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.
As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
As a Mechanical Designer you will be responsible for;
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or equivalent relevant experience and registration.
- Typically 3–10 years of aerospace or defense experience.
- Solid understanding of multiple engineering technologies.
- Proven experience leading the design of robust hardware.
- Detailed knowledge of military and commercial design specifications.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks and experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD\&T).
- Knowledge of CAD/CAE tools relevant to mechanical systems design
Qualifications;
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or equivalent relevant experience and registration.
- Typically 3–10 years of aerospace or defense experience.
- Solid understanding of multiple engineering technologies.
- Proven experience leading the design of robust hardware.
- Detailed knowledge of military and commercial design specifications.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks and experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD\&T).
- Knowledge of CAD/CAE tools relevant to mechanical systems design
12 MONTHS+
Salary Range: $110k-$150k
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience
MANDATORY FOR ALL REMOTE/HYBRID AND/OR CALIFORNIA, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, HAWAII, COLORADO, MARYLAND, CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, MINNESOTA, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, NEVADA, NEW YORK, RHODE ISLAND, WASHINGTON STATE & CINCINNATI, OHIO, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY, TOLEDO, OHIO BASED ROLES.
Note: Due to the nature of the work, only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position. - OPTIONAL
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
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Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or equivalent relevant experience and registration
- Typically 3-10 years of aerospace or defense experience
- Solid understanding of multiple engineering technologies
- Proven experience leading the design of robust hardware
- Detailed knowledge of military and commercial design specifications
- Proficiency in SolidWorks
- Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Knowledge of CAD/CAE tools relevant to mechanical systems design
- Must be a US Person, defined as a US citizen or permanent resident
What We Do
ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering consulting company that provides innovative solutions for engineering, IT, and product development projects across the product life cycle. For decades, ALTEN Technology USA has been helping clients develop products that are changing the world, whether by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set new standards of care or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. The company provides support across industries including aerospace, defense, MedTech and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicles, electric vehicles, energy and environment, rail, and more.
Why Work With Us
Potential clients in the industries we serve, Professionals in the Industries, and Potential employees within New Product Development, Engineering Services, Sustaining Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Embedded Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering and IT, Mechanical Engineering, and Systems Engineering.
